Smooth(ie) Operator

I think I have made more smoothies in the past two weeks than in the past two years combined.

(I also think I may have used this blog post title before.)

Perhaps it is the result of a perfect storm of purchasing a Breville hand blender, increasing my outdoor running (in increasingly warm temperatures), the desire to utilize the Cheribundi cherry puree smoothie packs in my freezer…or perhaps just the fact that I am actually remembering to make ice cubes now.

I also have discovered that Growing Naturals is rivaling my previous passion for a different plant-based protein as the best protein powder on the market. (None of that strange, artificial tasting aftertaste like you get with some other vegan brands.)

…to a chocolate cherry creation topped with pistachios, dried cherries, and even more sugared ginger.

Sweet potato with a smidge of banana made for a delightful (granola and cereal topped) snack…

…and cantaloupe was a crazy idea that just, well, popped!

Banana cherry…so good, it’s…scary?

And how could anything with chocolate on top be bad?

Sure, this isn’t the level of smooth(ie) operating that some achieve. There’s still not spinach involved or anything like that. But the whole concept of a blank, cool canvas is really, well, growing (naturals?) on me.

Haha you are too funny. Is there cereal those peanut butter ball thing? If so, I’m addicted. I haven’t made a lot of smoothies recently because it keeps getting cold, but I suppose that’s when my heated blanket comes in handy

Y’all have Food Lion stores in ‘Bama don’tcha? If so, you have GOT to go and get you some of their Organic Peanut Butter Dots cereal! I’ve not had the WF’s kind, but I’m willing to bet it tastes the same if not verrrrrry similar! It reminds me of PB Puffins only without as much of a “corny” taste…I’m in love.